Social Psychological Training

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:11.00

Study Course Accepted:08.04.2024 09:02:26

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUPK_098		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Psychology; Psychology of Personality		Target Audience:		Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Sandra Mihailova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		16	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		32
Total Contact Hours								40
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Not required.
Objective:
To help students adapt to their course and the study process in general; to promote the motivation of students as future psychologists for professional development and self-improvement for further education and lifelong learning; to promote students' self-awareness and self-reflection, ability to deal with different communication situations and to work in teem.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to studies. Psychologist's professional contact and career opportunities			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Adaptation issues, getting acquainted			Classes		4.00	auditorium
3	Perception, communication and interaction			Classes		4.00	auditorium
4	Conditions for effective listening			Classes		4.00	auditorium
5	Understanding emotions and managing emotional state. Emotional intelligence			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Importance of professional and personal resources in communication			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
7	Team building			Classes		2.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to studies. Psychologist's professional contact and career opportunities			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Adaptation issues, getting acquainted			Classes		2.00	auditorium
3	Perception, communication and interaction			Classes		2.00	auditorium
4	Conditions for effective listening			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Understanding emotions and managing emotional state. Emotional intelligence			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Importance of professional and personal resources in communication			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Active participation in classes, independent reading of literature sources and making a summary of what has been read (student creates his / her summary of the communication using the indicated literature or other. He submits the summary in e-studies. The summary cannot be made from only one source, the minimum is 3 sources), self-analysis work about the experience in training, self-reflection work about one's social skills. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Attendance of practical classes and active participation – 60%. Final summary – 20%. Self-analysis work –10%, self-reflection work on one's social skills – 10%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students understand the essence of communication, analyse factors influencing communication, understand the importance of social skills in communication with individuals, groups, and teams of professionals.
Skills:		In practice, social skills are used and communication skills are applied in cooperation with colleagues; distinguish between effective and ineffective listening; have skills in self-reflection and managing one's emotional state.
Competencies:		Apply self-reflection and social skills working independently or in a group/ team. Able to assess the impact of their exposure on others, independently promote the development of their competencies and further professional development.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Parson, V. (2012) Study and Communication Skills for Psychology. Oxford : OUP Oxford. 2012. eBook., Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
2	Craiovan, P. M. (2016) Communication and conflict resolution in the working group. Romanian Journal of Experimental Applied Psychology. Special Issue, Vol. 7, p302-306. 5p., Database: Academic Search Complete; EBSCOhost Academic Search Complete
3	Mārtinsone, K., Miltuze, A. (zin.red.) (2015) Psiholoģija 2: Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Rīga, RSU, 304.
4	Trigueros R; Sanchez-Sanchez E; Mercader I; Aguilar-Parra JM; et.al. (2020) Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills and Peer Harassment. A Study with High School Students. International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health]. Jun 12; Vol. 17 (12).
5	Parson, V (2018) Study and communication skills for psychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Additional Reading
1	Wright, K. B., Sparks, L. and O’Hair, D. H. (2013) Health communication in the 21st century. Wiley.
2	Omārova, S. (2006) Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. Saskarsmes psiholoģija. Rīga: SIA Kamene.
3	Skutele, D. (2007) Saskarsme. Rīga: Uzņēmējdarbības un menedžmenta akadēmija.